https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:14:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2358298 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:07:30 +0000 Olive Green 2358298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My summer go-to caps are all cotton, from Walmart, 12 USD or less. Throw in washer, hang to dry.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2358239 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:15:59 +0000 Anonymous 2358239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou reminded me of nylon shopimgbags that weigh nothing soi put one or two in a large handbag. &nbsp;They can easily be washed in the washer so are easy care and have worn like iton. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2358194 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:35:02 +0000 Dee 2358194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this belt at a thrift store for about $4.00 and its now my go to belt to wear. Who knew it would become such a favorite for me. The taupe colour goes well with almost everything and I like the silver buckle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2358191 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:21:07 +0000 April 2358191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Z - I am fascinated by the magnet idea! Never occurred to me. </p> <p>I have a trove of tiny silver circular ones that I have dug out of boxes that snap closed magnetically - no need to paint those since my jewelry is silver and visible magnets might look like a design element.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2358175 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:50:35 +0000 Zaeobi 2358175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS - I also have that Uniqlo bag lol, in orange &amp; yellow nylon! I don't use it outside of hiking/ gear though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2358174 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:49:29 +0000 Zaeobi 2358174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it would be my double magnets - a cheap pack from the hardware shop of a department store lol. I use them<br /> to secure silky scarves in winds, stop bra straps from showing, or even just to get stuff to drape the way I want it to. </p> <p>You can get fancier ones online or in boutiques, but I'm forever losing those (they aren't as heavy duty). Just painted these over with nail polish - good to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2358151 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:53:03 +0000 Bijou 2358151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have three Baggu bags (different sizes), that I use when shopping and then don't need to obtain a carry bag from the store. I don't have this design, but I think it is super cute. I have had my bags in constant rotation for at least 8 years, they wear like iron and fold down to nothing, so they happily stay in my handbag until needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357949 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:21:53 +0000 April 2357949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bijou, our yard is so windy I started wearing the type of sunhat with a strap you fasten with a slider under your chin. Ruins my hair for the rest of the day but keeps the sun off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357916 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:24:20 +0000 Bijou 2357916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sunhat - bought from a chemist on a hot day when I wanted to protect my face from the sun. It's a great design because it has an inner ribbon so I can tighten the crown of the hat so it does not blow off my head. It's a good match with my beach bag and gets used constantly in summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357632 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:05:21 +0000 Anonymous 2357632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also learned the value of cheap jewelry during the pandemic when I lost so many earrings when wearing masks. &nbsp;The cheap stuff is especially good for summer. When jewelry styles are changing so quickly. I don't mind so much losing a cheap piece as I have not spent as much to begin with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357420 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:45:50 +0000 April 2357420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that Uniqlo bag has a fan club! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357411 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:49:06 +0000 Style Fan 2357411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have the Uniqlo bag. Mine is burnt orange cordoroy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357393 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 01:23:39 +0000 Jaime 2357393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, ha April! Quite a large chunk of my wardrobe cost under $5 per item. Where to begin ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357361 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:53:18 +0000 Sloper 2357361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gap tees! &nbsp;Vintage wash grey is my favorite. &nbsp;Wash gentle cycle and hang dry - they last quite a while (unless I stain them with my sloppy eating habits). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357355 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:42:22 +0000 SarahD8 2357355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's all things Heattech (@ Uniqlo) for me! I've been wearing the camisoles and tees as undergarments for some years now, they are finally starting to wear out enough that I need to replenish my stock. Just discovered their socks this year, and they seem to be wearing like iron too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357351 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 23:04:52 +0000 Carla 2357351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a budget fashionista, and have scored some great deals - especially while thrifting. &nbsp;However, the Uniqlo fabric half-moon bag (<b>Helena’s&nbsp;</b>pick as well<b></b>) truly meets the definition of your title!<b></b> </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/products/E461053-000?colorCode=COL57&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvPHWst2zhQMVldLCBB3kxgT4EAQYBSABEgJPpfD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/p.....id=EAIaIQo</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357350 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:48:48 +0000 Brooklyn 2357350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Zara tees were around 22 AUD (about 15 USD). I bought several and dyed some of them. They are cotton. The boxy shape makes them light and airy. They give just enough shoulder coverage for the sun and don’t need tucking. I don’t know if I could have survived Summer without them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357340 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:47:07 +0000 Sal 2357340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought a $10 tee (first wear today so too early to tell).</p> <p>My favourite tees are $30NZ from AS Colour, I have a white and a black and I used to have a navy.&nbsp; I have the white in a smaller size and the black in a larger size - they both work well but are just different looks.&nbsp; The black is over two years old and still wearing so well.&nbsp; If I want a plain tee I always choose this one.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ascolour.co.nz/wos-maple-tee-4001/">https://www.ascolour.co.nz/wos-maple-tee-4001/</a></p> <p>$30 in NZ is regarded as a sharp price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357312 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:13:29 +0000 Anonymous 2357312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say tees that I typically get from Gap Factory or Banana Republic Factory. On sale they run anywhere from $10 to $20. These are mostly for just hanging around the house but nice enough in case I need to pop out to the store. When they get worn out they rotate into my cleaning or yard work capsule and then eventually into my cleaning rag pile.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357311 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:47:47 +0000 Irina 2357311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy cheap swimsuits for the pool from H&amp;M.&nbsp;<br />I also have the Uniqlo fabric crossbody bag as Helena and RunCarla, I wear it almost daily on our evening walks. Used to buy linen pants for housewear from Joe Fresh.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357310 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:28:28 +0000 Bonnie 2357310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a bunch of black long sleeve tees that I bought from Eddie Bauer years ago that I wear while hiking and as a sleep top. I am really surprised at how long they have lasted.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357302 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:54:50 +0000 cat2 2357302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Caslon cotton gauze pieces for summer; each year I stumble on something I end up wearing constantly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357299 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:17:07 +0000 Anonymous 2357299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My tank tops. They are about &nbsp;$15 at the most. &nbsp;Ii usually stock up when I see them on sale at Target or Walmart . I usually pay about $5 each. &nbsp;Sometimes they are on clearance.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357297 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:52:12 +0000 Angie 2357297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice, <b>April</b>! Here is the Find: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357278 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:24:44 +0000 Helena 2357278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My Uniqlo nylon crossbody ... I've worn that thing literally hundreds of times since purchasing it for maybe 30 dollars last summer for travel? Definitely a winner, and they have a cute raffia-looking one now that might get purchased for summertime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cheap-as-chips-but-extremely-useful#post-2357277 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:17:54 +0000 April 2357277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have items like this in your wardrobe?</p> <p>For me, it's a collection of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ribbed-long-sleeve-t-shirt/4339927?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;color=500#fs">Brass Plum rib-knit layering tees</a>. Mine are white and *so* much worse for years of wear (totally translucent, underarm discoloration) but since they are never visible, I overlook this.</p> <p>I ordered a couple new ones yesterday because the birthday gift dress from Mr. A requires an underlayer that will be quite visible, so I'll keep some of these pristine to accompany the dress. Will make an outfit post when my fresh layers arrive. </p>